The prerequisites for becoming a professional barista

Set a dream as a goal

Everyone who loves coffee will want to open a coffee shop of their own, and I believe you who are reading this article are no exception. At that time, I didn't have the concept of the word "barista", and I didn't know anything about the third wave of boutique coffee. But whenever I think of a coffee shop that calms people down, and can eat cakes, pancakes and waffles, it can be described as "cool". So he took the time to fantasize about the location, decoration and pastry recipes of his own cafe.

The real understanding of coffee came when I was 14 years old, when I transferred to another school, I chose to study in a school of catering service and culinary art. I specialize in drinks and study red wine, cocktails and coffee. But what fascinates me most is coffee, so from then on, my daydream has become the goal of my pursuit.

The next step is to make it a reality. I learned a lot about coffee at school. If you have the opportunity to learn food and beverage, I advise you that you don't need to learn to cook formally to become a good barista. I intend to share three points with you about something other than coffee, which may help you realize your dreams and become a professional barista.

1. Learn to fight for it

One of the best ways to improve baristas' skills is to participate in competitions, which will help you develop and develop your own skills. And can cultivate your enthusiasm and spend more time to practice.

In my last year of high school, I had the opportunity to represent the school to participate in the Belgian coffee competition. This is a high honor because contestants from every country will participate.

I have been training constantly, whether at home or at school. As the competition approaches, practice cup testing, coffee brewing, Espresso making and foam beating.

If you have the ability, I suggest you take part in the competition more often. I feel very lucky that I have gained a wealth of competition experience, because many barista competitions can only be attended by contestants over the age of 18. But if the competition held in your city is not so formal, try to participate, because it does not have strict rules on age.

Whether you watch the game live or watch a video online, it's a great way to learn new skills and help you identify whether a barista has enough experience.

two。 Study attentively

As an excellent barista, you should have a comprehensive knowledge of coffee. I'm not just talking about the cup of coffee you drink at home or in the store, but about the cultivation and cultivation of coffee.

You can enrich your knowledge of biology, botany and chemistry by growing coffee beans. Talk to the older generation of baristas who have visited the origin of coffee, and you will understand how difficult the living conditions of local coffee farmers are. And you have to keep reading, reading and reading! Nowadays, there is a wealth of information and printing resources on the Internet about coffee (including the division of coffee bean planting areas)

3. Keep on practicing

Practice is decisive. And the best way is to work as a barista, but if not, don't worry about it. Now I am a barista, and every day I try my best to taste every cup of coffee made by my customers. And before I took this job, I was constantly practicing and getting ready. I think of myself as a barista at home, trying to improve my all-round skills because I deal with drinks every day.

Think about your passion for making coffee, and maybe you'll find the answer when you watch the video when everyone else is doing the same thing as you. Participating in or watching baristas can help you learn more about what you want.

I hope what I have said will be helpful to you who want to be baristas, because the road of baristas is full of difficulties but charm!